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The Tender Flame

Grant Smith and Lydia Reynolds fell in love at a young age and their "tender flame" continued to burn. As Grant approached graduation from West Point he asked Lydia to marry him. Wedding preparations were underway when President Polk suddenly announced that war with Mexico was inevitable -- duty called and Grant was sent to Mexico. Lydia was grief stricken when she was told that Grant was wounded in battle and believed dead. After 2 years Grant escapes from a Mexican prison and returns home. He finds that Lydia has remarried and is now living in the Northwest. Many years pass until they meet again, both now widowed and realize that the "tender flame" has never gone out. Grant and Lydia come to realize that "As for God, His way is perfect."

From inside the book

Death of a beautiful romance is reborn anew.

User Review - Mary Thompson - Christianbook.com

This story takes the reader from great delight in a new love to great sadness as it is torn apart. Then, in God's great mercy, true love and romance is reborn through a child of love and promise. This ... Read full review

Review: The Tender Flame (Mail Order Bride #3)

User Review - Melanie - Goodreads

I enjoyed this book and I enjoyed the scripture that was used. I did think the story was unrealist and too perfect. It may be that personal experience has clouded my judgement.Read full review

About the author (1999)

Al Lacy

Al Lacy has written more than ninety novels, including the Angel of Mercy, Battles of Destiny, and Journeys of the Stranger series. He and his wife, JoAnna Lacy, are coauthors of the Mail Order Bride, Hannah of Fort Bridger, and Shadow of Liberty series. The Lacys make their home in the Colorado Rockies.

JoAnna Lacy

Al Lacy has written more than ninety novels, including the Angel of Mercy, Battles of Destiny, and Journeys of the Stranger series. He and his wife, JoAnna Lacy, are coauthors of the Mail Order Bride, Hannah of Fort Bridger, and Shadow of Liberty series. The Lacys make their home in the Colorado Rockies.